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Kings Cross, renovated period property, quiet tree lined street, central London

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kings Cross, London, England
  • Place, The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, British Library
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Kings Cross, renovated period property, quiet tree lined street, central London

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Charming property, split over 2 levels. Sole access [own front door] to house from street. Consists of: Lounge, Kitchen with NEFF appliances and dining area, Large double bedroom with UK King-size bed [1500 x 2150mm 5'0” x 6'6”]. The bathroom has a good quality shower over the bath and a heated towel rail.

Large private garden, solely to be used by you. Consisting of: BBQ and 2 large separate outdoor seating /entertaining areas.

REVIEW FROM A RECENT GUEST ON ANOTHER PLATFORM
"One of my favorite listings of all-time (and I'm getting close to staying at 100). The place is very charming, cool design, great amenities, and clean. The outside patio is a great way to chill after a long day. Close to a lot of restaurants and very walkable. Proximity to Kings Cross station is very convenient as well. Hugh was proactive with his communication and very responsive to any questions. Thanks Hugh for an awesome stay!"

PLEASE NOTE
For guests staying up to one week the weekly cleaning fee has been included as you book. For guests staying longer than a week there will be an additional charge of £150 for each additional week or part thereof. This includes a weekly clean, linen and towel change. Any additional weeks are to be paid to the host directly.

The property is located in a v quiet pocket of one way street, whilst being right in the heart of one of London's most fashionable areas KINGS CROSS.

Tesco Metro [supermarket] 200yds from house. A Waitrose flagship store is 3 mins walk. The property is within the Regent Quarter development. 200 yds from the property are GRANARY SQUARE and COAL DROPS YARD some of London's finest shops, high end restaurants, Gastro pubs and Bars.

Kings Cross has to has probably the best transport connections in central london. 10 mins from Leicester sq and Oxford Circus.

The property is 20 mins walk from the British Museum and 10 mins from the British Library. Regents park and London Zoo is a 20 min walk along the Regents Canal, the canal being only 2 streets away from the property.

Upper street, the backbone of Islington, is 15 mins walk.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

London

London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, is home to this holiday home. The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Russell Square. Check out an event or a game at Emirates Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Kings Cross, London, England

What's nearby

  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Pancras Chambers - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Coal Drops Yard - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • British Library - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Russell Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Parcel Yard, King's Cross - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Camino - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flat Iron - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Scottish Stores - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kings Cross, renovated period property, quiet tree lined street, central London pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kings Cross, renovated period property, quiet tree lined street, central London?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kings Cross, renovated period property, quiet tree lined street, central London on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$569, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Kings Cross, renovated period property, quiet tree lined street, central London?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kings Cross, renovated period property, quiet tree lined street, central London?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kings Cross, renovated period property, quiet tree lined street, central London located?

Located in London City Centre, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of University College London and Russell Square. The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 3 miles (5 km). King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 7 minutes by foot and Angel Underground Station is 16 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Phillip K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I had a fantastic stay! We were lucky enough to explore many of the sights suggested by Hugh and all of the delicious restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

I cannot recommend this property highly enough. Beautifully furnished and ideally located for easy access into central London. Hugh, who is the host, is also incredibly helpful. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy And Convenient

Hugh's place at Kings Cross was beautiful, comfy, and close to everything. We couldn't have asked for a better host, who gave us many tips for what to see and do within minutes of his flat. This was truly a memorable experience, and we hope to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

Very clean, comfortable, easy access to the tube (can easily get anywhere) and great restaurants near by. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cass H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Hugh's place is a gorgeous flat in an excellent location. Really loved the comfortable and stylish apartment. This is my second time staying here and I have found it to be the perfect place to rest in between exploring London. Hugh was friendly and responsive to all my needs and I would happily book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfectly located and charming flat

Hugh's place is perfectly located by Kings Cross making all of London easily accessible by rail. But you don't even have to go that far to enjoy a number of excellent restaurants, sights and fun shopping opportunities. The flat was cozy and comfortable, providing everything I needed for a great trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John H. W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Perfectly clean and comfortable apartment in a great location. Really enhanced our London stay. Would be glad to return to this place in Kings Cross. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful

We had such a fabulous stay here. The location is great with so many amazing restaurants to choose from. The house is perfect for two people. It is beautifully decorated and very well equipped. Hugh could not have been more helpful. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

J R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location, charming space

Location is excellent. Great grocery, restaurants and stores nearby at Granary Square. Islington a short walk with many quaint shopping and dining areas. Proximity to Kings Cross station makes transit a breeze. Great running on Regents canal (a bit busy on weekends if not out early), Regents Park, and a bit further Hempstead Heath. Property has character, and is very comfortable. Outdoor space is lovely, but a bit cold to enjoy on this visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, great apartment

Hugh’s place is so inviting and cozy, with access to everything outside your door. The back garden was just beginning to bloom and felt like a little restorative treat. There are great restaurants nearby, with easy access to King’s Cross Coal Drops area and an easy walk over to Islington. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful, lovingly maintained home near the Kings Cross Station. Comfortable for two. Wonderful kitchen, comfy bed, great shower and plenty of hot water. Easy walk to the Kings Cross station, and some delicious eateries nearby (especially the Thai restaurant). We felt safe in the neighborhood. There is a bit of grit and a few homeless folks that hang outside the nearby Tesco, but were quite benign.The living area and kitchen are at street level, and the bedroom and bath are below, so there are a few stairs if that is a barrier. The gardens in back are GORGEOUS! The bed is really comfy but…close to the walls. This means that one person needs to make room to accommodate the others exit. Communication with Hugh was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sebastian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Checks all the boxes: location, comfort, quiet, functional

My wife and I had a wonderful 3 night stay at Hugh’s place. We flew into Heathrow and took the train directly to Kings Cross and walked 5 minutes to the apartment. On the way out of England, we flew out of Gatwick, and took the 45 minute train directly there. Not to mention w/in the local
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous flat, fabulous host

The place is gorgeous. A little haven of style in the heart of Kings Cross. Incredible location and yet peaceful once inside. The atmosphere and attention to detail on the interior is house goals territory! Hugh was also the loveliest of hosts and a genuine care for his guests. I'd love to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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We loved it!!

Hugh’s place was very clean and cozy with great decor. There is also a beautiful back patio that was a treat! We did a lot of exploring around London and it was a great location (also a quick walk to the main train station). There are a lot of nice restaurants nearby and he even printed out a thoughtful recommendation list along with any instructions you would need. 100% would recommend 😊😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

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best flat in London!

Hugh’s place is meticulously and thoughtfully decorated and furnished to ensure a really wonderful and comfortable stay! My husband and I loved our time in London due to the fact that this place is so easy to get to transit and neighborhood amenities! Its in the best location but also quiet and serene with a beautiful bi-level garden space! Hugh was so communicative and accommodating and gave great recommendations! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place in a great location

This apt is wonderful. Came for work and didn’t feel like a hotel. Hugh was great and made sure I had everything I might need. There is a great grocery store nearby (Waitrose), lots of fantastic restaurants/shopping, and easy to get anywhere from King’s Cross. It was winter, but the garden is still lovely, and a special place to relax for morning coffee with the birds. Bed was very comfy. I will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house to explore London

Hugh's home was a stellar experience. It's recently renovated in a way I found to be both tasteful and functional, and has an outstanding back garden. It was spotlessly clean. Hugh was attentive and made check-in and check-out go smoothly. The location is also great: steps from King's Cross and near some great restaurants in the newly-built-out Coal Drops Yard. Highest recommendation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Corbin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow

Hugh’s place was amazing. Honestly, it far exceeded expectations. My husband and I repeatedly stated that the place was so much nicer than the photos. We loved the back garden, and the attention to detail in the decor. The location was so wonderful. We could so easily get around. We were able to visit family outside of London and still make it to a show on the west end every night thet we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Posh London Haven

Hugh, a most responsive and thoughtful host, is sharing a most amazingly beautiful London home. Gorgeous furnishings and amenities, this is the most tastefully decorated VRBO - a true home, not a slap-dash rental. The two levels of gardens are breathtaking and if it is too cool and rainy to use them, the elegant bathtub is perfect for a warming soak! So easy to walk, tube, bus or train to all the city and beyond. Ah, and the tea selection is beyond measure!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lizzie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, Idyllic Space in Central London

This is one of those homes that feels like you're tucked away in the countryside, but you have all the access to a city. This is due to the beautifully renovated kitchen / bathroom amenities, yet the house is full of stylish antiques. It's a stone's throw from King's Cross so you can easily access all parts of London but also easily hop over to Paris or other parts of the UK. Hugh has supplied the space with all comforts as well (tea, coffee, detergent, spices). I will definitely return!
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kings Cross gem

We stayed for 4 days in June and loved the cozy quaintness of the flat and a great stay for couples. We were right around the corner from Kings Cross and St. Pancras, with Euston Station just down the street, so we could catch the Tube or a train when we needed it. And there are some really interesting stores and restaurants inside the stations. Hugh was an excellent host and it was quickly evident that he loves gardening, as there is a 2-level beautiful shaded garden in the back, with places to sit and just relax or enjoy a meal. While there isn't air conditioning, there are excellent fans for the warm weather, which kept us cool, and a cozy wood stove in the living room for the cold weather. The bedroom and bath are downstairs, which added to the coolness for sleeping. The bed is very comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped and, if you don't feel like cooking, there are tons of restaurants and fast food places close by, as well as a small Tesco on the corner. A wonderful Waitress & Co grocery is a close walk away, too! We did a lot of sight-seeing while we were there and walked along the canal to Coal Drops Yard where there are shops, restaurants and relaxing places to sit and people watch. Hugh was a great host and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, art-filled period property with beautiful two-tier patio garden

This property is super conveniently located and aesthetically pleasing with artwork, antiques, and beautiful finishes throughout. Kings Cross is one of London’s major transit hubs making trips about town as well as out of town as easy as you can get! Additionally it is convenient to walk to many sites without even using the Tube, making this an ideal home base. Great neighborhood dining options abound as well. What a delight to wake with a wall-to-wall private garden view from bed each morning and to open and close your day surrounded by a beautifully curated and maintained garden while you enjoy your beverage of choice. The apartment is impeccably maintained and the host is super friendly, responsive, and helpful! Tips for future guests — remember to pack your own shampoo, conditioner, and washcloths (according to what you use). Also please note that as is common in city apartments, you must access the bed on one side and crawl over for the second person to get in. This wasn’t a problem for us but might be for someone for whom this could pose a physical challenge. Hugh’s top rating for this unit is well-earned! We are grateful we got to enjoy his property for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

My wife and I were very pleased with the quality and location of this property. It more than met our expectations. It is an extremely comfortable apartment/home with a well designed interior. The furnishings and decor are inviting as you enter (and throughout) and the overall renovated design is superb. This applies too, to the outside patio/garden facilities which were a joy to relax in before retiring for the evening. The location, is an easy walking distance from Kings Cross Station. It's also within a stone's throw from a revitalized area of London that is absolutely marvelous. Shops, restaurants, canals and pubs abound to meet every taste and desire. The rest of London faded in our minds as we explored this 'new world'. We were only in this location for a full three days but could have easily stayed for three weeks. Hugh was a perfect 'host'. Although we never met in person he was readily available, through text/email, to walk us through whatever it was we needed. His 'brochure' of the apartment and surrounding area was a perfect introduction to the location and facilities. All in all, my wife and I give an A+ to Hugh and thank him for helping us to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary in such a marvelous London property/location. We do intend to return for a longer stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Heart of London

The perfect place to immerse yourself in London. We enjoyed the easy access to shops, pubs, and restaurants. While able to relax and rejuvenate in this quiet, clean modernized London row house. The surprising, terraced green space in the back garden was a lovely respite from the hustle and bustle yet only a few minutes walk from the constantly busy King’s Cross/Saint Pancras rail and underground station, a portal to all of London and more! We enjoyed our quiet mornings with coffee in the garden, a home cooked English breakfast in the well apportioned modern kitchen, provisioned with groceries from the neighborhood Tesco’s or Sainsbury’s. Then off to The Tube with backpacks and walking shoes, and all of London only minutes away! Hours later, we would climb out of the underground to the sounds of buses, horns and people milling about Kings Cross and sit for a few minutes immersed in the sounds and scenes of real London. Then we would walk 5 minutes to be embraced in the security and comfort of our all too temporary home away from home. As you lay your head down at night and listen very carefully you might hear the distant underground rumble of the last trains rolling in…a remarkably comforting way to be lulled to sleep, like the distant heartbeat of the greatest city in the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great communication

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by hugh ballantyne

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I produce and direct television, am based in central London and travel often for work

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